请根据以要点写一篇简单介绍美国的文章。注意不要逐句翻译，字数100～120。

    1）美国位于北美洲的中部，西毗邻太平洋，东毗邻大西洋。南边与墨西哥接壤，北边与加拿大相连。

    2）美国的首都华盛顿位于美国的东部。   

    3）美国最大的城市是纽约，它位于美国的东海岸，有“大苹果”之称。联合国总部大楼就坐落在这里。

    4）美国由50个州组成，国土总面积为936万平方公里。

    5）美国有约23亿的人口，其中工人占大多数。

    6）美国最早的居民为印第安人。由于美国是一个移民国家，故有“大熔炉”之称。

生词：移民immigrant    大熔炉a melting pot 

如今网络已经对人们产生了很大影响，对中学生影响尤其之深。有人认为网络的利大于弊，有人认为网络的弊大于利。请以“Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet”为题，用英语写一篇文章，结合实际情况谈谈你的看法。

请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

以下是一些电子产品的介绍：

A. Microsoft Office: This computer software package provides you with everything for your business or study needs. Whether you need to write a report, do your business accounts, design a web page or stay in touch through email, Office can do it 'all and much more. Cost $740

B. Motorola L7i mobile phone: Web enabled phone that allows you to surf the net anywhere anytime, with 2 mega pixel camera built in for photo and video. 1 GB memory to store large music and movie files. Cost $530

C. Lenovo laptop computer X61: This ultra-portable notebook is ideal for mobile users such as travellers and businessmen because it is lightweight (only 1 kilo) and offers extremely long battery life (up to 8 hours before recharging is necessary). Cost $1,200

D.  Supersonic MP4 Player: Multimedia player is just what you need to stay entertained wherever you go. Use the 1.5-inch screen as a video player or to play games. With 15GB of storage you can also store and listen to thousands of your favourite songs with just tile click of a button. Cost $140

E. Nintendo Game Boy: This portable video game system allows you to have fun wherever you are. With thousands of different games available to play on this system you are sure to never get bored. Cost $240

F. Sony Thinline Digital TV: This TV provides the crystal clear picture you expect from Sony and is only 2 cm thick. Has 120GB built in memory allowing you to record and store hundreds of hours of your favourite programmes with just the touch of a button. Cost: $3,500

下面是关于一些商店的简介，请匹配商店与它所销售的产品：

One-Stop Computer Centre: We are specialists in Dell and Samsung computers, offering a full range of desktops and notebooks for these two brands. We also stock a huge selection of computer softwares including all Microsoft, Sun Microsystems and Adobe applications.

Joe's Discount Electronics: Joe guarantees to provide you with the cheapest electronic products anywhere in the city. We may not have famous name brands but if you are looking for a reliable TV, mobile phone, MP4 player at unbeatable prices then Joe's is the place for you.

The Digital Warehouse: We're the city's leading electronic games store, offering the latest systems from Microsoft (Xbox), Sony (PlayStation 3) and Nintendo (Wii, Game Boy). We also offer a huge selection of games for each system, and if we don't have we will order it for you.

HiFi House: If you're looking for a new music system or the latest in television technology then we are for you. Get honest and reliable advice from our sales team on the right products for you. We only sell quality brands so your satisfaction is guaranteed.

The Mobile King: Are you 'always on the move? Do you need to take your work with you wherever you go? Is your back sore from carrying around your old heavy laptop computer? Then come to us to get the lightest and most powerful laptop computers from brand names such as Toshiba, Sony and Lenovo.

书面表达（25分）

近年来，大城市的交通拥堵引发公众抱怨和关心，它给居民的生活和工作带来极大不便。请根据以下信息以“Traffic Congestion”为题写一篇英文报道。首句已给出，120字左右。

Traffic congestion has long been a problem of great concern and complaint in big cities. It has caused a lot of inconvenience to people’s life and work.

第三节书面表达（满分15分）
电视机几乎已经进入每个家庭，它在人们的生活中起着重要的作用，但也有一些负面影响。请你根据下列提示用英语写一篇100词左右的短文说明电视的用途。
电视给我们提供了一个栩栩如生的世界，通过电视我们可以观看奥林匹克足球赛，可以到纽约或伦敦观光，可以端着茶杯听音乐会，足不出户便知天下事。在日常生活中电视起着重要的教育作用，它可提供多种教育节目。
不过，看电视太多会损害眼睛，影响工作和休息，减少孩子们的学习时间。
参考词汇：   栩栩如生的   vivid;    减少  cut down     观光  go sightseeing
教育education   影响influence
Nowadays television has become a necessity in almost every family and it is playing an important role in our daily life.
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